these great RESTAURANTS and retail shops have been hit especially hard by the pandemic. each has found a way of opening during these troubled times and we ask that you support them to the best of your ability.

click on their links below to see how they’re navigating the crisis. from all of us at eight bells, thank you for supporting these local businesses!

Purple Cafe

Where a global wine list meets seasonal northwest ingredient. Lively, casual, welcoming. Wrought iron fixtures, poured concrete floors, and old-brick walls. Over 70 wines available by the pour or in flights. It's an excellent destination whether you're on a date, meeting with friends, or holding a business function.

purple cafe

The Pink Door

“I truly wish to liberate people from a prescribed way of thinking. If my restaurant can inspire people to encounter their lives with a new perspective—even in the tiniest way—then I feel gratified.”
—JACKIE ROBERTS, OWNER

the pink door

Duke’s

“The atmosphere that we've created at Duke's is aimed at being unpretentious so that people are comfortable. It's friendly. We want our servers to create that atmosphere where it's very light and airy and fun. We take our food seriously, but we don't take ourselves so seriously that it's stuffy. We don't want a fussy restaurant, we want a place where people feel comfortable to come and come often, you know, because it's their kind of place.” Duke

duke's seafood

The Herb Farm

Designed & created from artwork and objects gathered from throughout the world, The Herbfarm Restaurant invites you to an evening of exciting dining in rich and comfortable surroundings.

the herb farm

North City Bistro

We have an incredible staff, who bring the bistro to life five nights a week. While our kitchen staff continually improves and updates the menu seasonally. On top of the warm staff and amazing plates, we offer nightly musical performances from local and regional artists. The big smiles, and ever growing number of return guests, tell us they are leaving feeling satisfied.

north city bistro

Nell’s

Nell's is an intimate, chef-owned restaurant located in the vibrant Green Lake neighborhood. Open for dinner seven nights a week, Nell's offers European-inspired New American cuisine featuring the finest Northwest seasonal ingredients. When dining at Nell's you can choose from our current seasonal fare or enjoy our five course tasting menu, the finest of what we offer from appetizer through dessert, at a fixed price. Nell's menus are designed to pair beautifully with your wine selection from our large wine list. We also offer vegetarian and vegan options on request.

nell's restaurant

Washington Athletic Club

A TASTE OF EXCELLENCE

The WAC’s expansive cellar collection includes pioneering Washington state producers, special vintages, and hard-to-find verticals. The collection also offers more than 90 worldwide regional wines. The WAC wine program hosts one of the top private club lists worldwide and has received the Award of Distinction from the Club Management Association of America’s International Wine Society.

The WAC

Inglewood Golf Club

Dating back to 1919, Inglewood Golf Club is one of the oldest clubs in the Pacific Northwest. Our handsome clubhouse, an architectural masterpiece, was built in 1926 and has recently been restored to enhance and reflect its rich French Provincial influence. It is the focal point that creates an atmosphere of relaxing camaraderie and is a gathering place to mark special occasions creating memories for years to come.

inglewood golf club

The Barrel Thief

The Barrel Thief is a wine & whiskey bar in Seattle's vibrant Fremont neighborhood. We're a casual lounge where you can explore fine food and drink: we offer 175 wines by the glass, 300 whiskeys, other eclectic spirits, botany-inspired fresh cocktails, beer, cider, small plates & desserts, tasting flights of wine & spirits, and a selection of artisan chocolate.

The Barrel Thief

How to Cook a Wolf

How to Cook a Wolf pays homage to MFK Fisher and the philosophy of taking simple ingredients and transforming them into culinary splendor. The food is uncomplicated and rustic. It’s an ever-changing menu of Italian inspired small plates.

how to cook a wolf

Stoneburner

The 120-seat restaurant is Chef Jason Stoneburner’s homage to the varied cooking styles of the Mediterranean and the natural bounty of the Pacific Northwest with a focus on stone hearth cooking. The inviting restaurant is furnished with architectural objects and antiques from all over the globe, giving it a warm, timeless feel. Private events are held in the Olympic Rooftop Pavilion atop Hotel Ballard.

stoneburner

Tavoláta - Capitol Hill

We keep it simple. We like to use fresh ingredients and we like to let the food do the talking. Generous bowls of housemade pasta, locally-foraged mushrooms, delicately prepared fish, wood-fired pizza, a ribeye for two, and a passion for doing it right. Visit our awards & accolades page for a running tally of noted accomplishments.

Tavolata

The Metropolitan Grill

The moment you step inside Metropolitan Grill, you know you have entered a classic steakhouse. Every cut is hand selected and custom dry-aged with our proprietary seasonings; ensuring the most tender and flavorful steak. Pair your steak with a world-class wine. In 2018, Metropolitan Grill is the proud recipient of the Wine Spectator Grand Award.

the metropolitan grill

Serafina

Serafina opened its doors in 1991 as an intimate neighborhood restaurant located along Eastlake between the University district and Downtown Seattle. Its ochre walls, reminiscent of the Tuscan landscape, its intimate, sultry atmosphere, and its authentic Italian cuisine make it a favorite with diners from around the Puget Sound and beyond. Serafina’s philosophy is simple: Offer the freshest, highest quality ingredients, present the food in an honest and inviting way, and provide the casual warmth and soothing ambiance that echoes the welcoming embrace of an Italian home.

sereafina

Salvatore Ristoriante

Salvatore Ristorante was one of the first of many neighborhood Italian restaurants to open its door in the late 1980s. Twenty-nine years later, Salvatore has proven he has staying power continually bringing back regulars as well as gaining new customers. Salvatore often comments that, "Many of my regular customers today started coming to my restaurant as very young children with their parents.”

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McCarthy and Schiering

A world of personally selected fine wine awaits your discovery… We opened our first retail wine shop in 1980 and have spent over 38 years offering clients select wines that represent quality and value. McCarthy & Schiering Wine Merchants emphasize personal service in comfortable, friendly settings.

We carry an extensive selection of wines from around the world, specializing in wines from Washington and Oregon. We are passionate about the small individual estates of France, Italy, Germany and Austria. New world wines from California, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and Argentina are well represented on our shelves.

mccarthy and schiering

Seven Market

We offer an extensive selection of beer and wine, including many local brewers and wineries. We also have rotating taps, which gives you a chance to expand your palate and try new beers and ciders. A few local craft beers and wines that we carry include West Seattle Brewing Co., Ravenna Brewing Co., Fremont, Rooftop Brewing Co., Hale's Ales, Eight Bells, and Chateau Ste. Michelle. Seasonally, we also offer our very own delicious cold brew coffee on tap!

seven coffee roasters

The Melody Lynne Vineyard

Of all the places to offer our product, we came home to Kirkland. The lake, the cool cars and the vibe from the people make downtown the best place to be! We are locals, we have lived and done business in the area for 25 years.

the melody lynne vineyard